This meeting is being held in conformance with the Open Public Meetings Act. Notice has been given to the newspaper and notice of the meeting has been posted in public places. Next open public meeting of the Council will be held on Monday, September 8, 2003.
AGENDA
OLD BRIDGE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL
AUGUST 11, 2003 - 7:30 P.M.
COMBINED MEETING
Baker, Calogera, Greene, Hoff, Maher, Panos, Redmond, Testino, President Butler
1. Salute to the flag and quorum roll call
2. Approval of Minutes of previous meetings
3. Presentation of Bills - BILL LISTING
4. Reports of Clerk and Attorney
5. Preliminary public comments to Council, subject to following conditions and restrictions:
(1) Limited to one (1) subject for maximum period of three (3) minutes
(2) Those desiring to speak must sign list maintained by Clerk
(3) This portion does not encompass Consent Agenda or Second Reading Ordinances or any other matter for which comment or public hearing to occur at this meeting.
6. Public comment limited to items listed on the Consent Agenda.
7. Ordinances: Adoption/amendment of those ordinances for second reading.
8. Proposed ordinances and resolutions.
9. Consent Agenda
10. Unfinished Business
11. New Business and Written Communications.
12. Public comments on any subject matter.
13. Council Comments
14. Adjournment
HEARING – (6:30 P.M.) (POSTPONED UNTIL MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2003)
H-1 Plenary Retail Consumption License – N. J. Wines & Spirits, Inc., t/a Breakfast Club 80.
PROCLAMATION
India’s Independence. (BC)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
June 9, 2003/Combined Meeting and June 16, 2003/Agenda Meeting
HEARINGS
H-1 Release/Reduction Performance Guarantee Mobil On The Run.
ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING
ORD. #35-03 Amend Section 6-3.4 Liquor Licensing Fees (Increasing) (RMS)] REQUEST TO TABLE
ORD. #36-03 Amend Section 10-3.8 Commuter Parking Fees – (Adding section on replacement and temporary sticker fees).
ORD. #37-03 Bond Ordinance for the purpose of acquiring the Nike Missile Base from the United States of America in the sum of $250,000.00.
ORD. #38-03 Amending Section 4-2.7b Noise, Prohibited Acts.
ORD. #39-03 Bond Ordinance for ERI Refinancing (Providing for the retirement of unfunded accrued liabilities in PERS under an early retirement incentive program previously adopted by the Township the issuance of up to $675,000.00 of taxable refunding bonds.
ORD. #40-03 Amending Ordinance #25-02 Section 1 and 2 Establishing fee for Internet Payment.
ORDINANCE FOR FIRST READING
FR-1 Ordinance prohibiting graffiti on public and private property. – (This item was incorrectly advertised and must be brought before the Township Council for First Reading and advertised in full).
FR-2 Ordinance adopting an Athletic Code of Conduct and Coaches Code of Ethics Enforcement Procedure. REMOVED FROM AGENDA
FR-3 Amend Section 6-3.4 Liquor Licensing Fees (Increasing). (RMS)
DISCUSSION ORDINANCE
DO-1 Ordinance amending fee schedule of Section 11-1.4 Building & Housing Code. (RC)
DO-2 Ordinance amending Section 11-1.8 Building & Housing Code to increase inspection fees. (RC)
DO-3 Ordinance vacating various Right-Of-Ways in order to implement Hovnanian Settlement. (WSR)
DO-4 Ordinance Motor Driven Vehicles – Motorized Scooters. (ET)
CONSENT AGENDA
C-1 Bingo/Raffle – Temple Beth Ohr – RA63-03 Old Bridge Elks #2229 – RA64-03
C-2 Block Party – Cindy Street – Saturday, August 16, 2003 between 10 am to 10 pm.
C-3 Memorialize denial of 2.9% Rent Increase.
C-4 Resolution to cancel real estate taxes because of duplicate added assessment billing. Block 2150.45, Lot 415
C-5 Resolution adopting an Athletic Code of Conduct governing youth sports teams. REMOVED FROM AGENDA
C-6 Resolution adopting a Coaches Athletic Code of Ethics governing coaches and youth sports teams. REMOVED FROM AGENDA
C-7 Resolution opposing Senate Bill No. 2516 prohibiting use of schools as polling places. (RMS)
C-8 Change Order for Professional Services Contract – Extension of Contract for Leon Avakian to provide field surveying and engineering design services for Disbrow Road in the amount of $8,700.00. (CERT. #1161) (AFFIRM. ACT.)
C-9 Resolution for approval of legal services contract to Harry Haushalter, Esq. for Tax Appeals from July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004 in the amount Not To Exceed $50,000.00 for a 12 month period. (CERT. #1160) (AFFIRM. ACT.) (BE)
C-10 Memorialize Straw Vote on a Block Party for Barton Road for Saturday, August 9, 2003 From 8 am to 10 pm. (Rain date – Sunday, August 10, 2003)
C-11 Block Party - Grammercy Road for Saturday, August 16th, 2003 from 9 am to 10 pm (Rain date Saturday, August 30th, 2003)
C-12 Resolution to award a Professional Services Contract to Linda Wills in the amount of $3,000.00 for the 2002 Caper (Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report) for the Community Development Block Grant Program. (CERT. #1168) (AFFIRM. ACT.) (MR)
C-13 Resolution to cancel real estate taxes in the amount of $2,871.56 for 100% disabled veteran, Norbert Osborne, residing at 216 Cindy Street – Block 15584, Lot 599 – Billing for 2003 - 3rd and 4th quarters. (KS)
C-14 Resolution authorizing cancellation of CDBG Mortgage for Phillip& Louise Ouellette.
C-15 Resolution to extend professional services contract to Jerome Convery, Esq., Zoning Board Attorney in regard to the matter of Jerald Development vs. Old Bridge Township Zoning Board in the amount of $5,000.00. (Legacy Grand) (CERT. #1163) (AFFIRM. ACT) (SR)
C-16 Award of Contract #03-17 to Rodio Tractor Sales in the amount of $94,985.00 for Truck Mounted Boom Mower (CERT. #1162) (AFFIRM. ACT.) (RD)
C-17 Approval to extend professional services contract to CME Associates – Re: Township of Old Bridge vs. Woodland Trails to pay CME Associates $8,210.00 for additional soil sampling at the Woodland Trails Site. (CERT. #1165) (AFFIRM. ACT.) (JV)
C-18 Award of professional services contract to Buchalski, Reynolds & Brodowski for valuation and consulting services for properties listed in Old Bridge from July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004 in the amount of $40,000.00. (CERT. #1164) (AFFIRM. ACT.) (BE)
C-19 Block Party – Elaine Court – Saturday, September 6th, 2003 from 1pm to 10 pm. (Rain date – Sunday, September 7th, 2003)
C-20 Temporary Budget Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2004 – Current Budget in the amount of $156,158.00. (HS)
C-21 Resolution to authorize Budget Transfer in the amount of $22,500.00 in the Current SFY 2004 Reserve Accounts permitted during the first three months of SFY 2004. (HS)
C-22 To accept Motorola Maintenance Contract #215002895 in the sum of $62,175.72 from July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004 for the Old Bridge Township Police Dept. (CERT. #1166) (AFFIRM. ACT.) (OBPD)
C-23 Renewal of annual MOD IV Assessment/Appraisal Computer Services to Vital Computer Resources, Inc., from July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004, in the amount of $30,600.00. (CERT. #1167) (AFFIRM. ACT.) (BE)
C-24 Block Party – Dickerson Lane – Saturday, September 6, 2003 from 9 am to 8 pm (Rain date Saturday, September 13, 2003)
C-25 Block Party – Balmoral Avenue – Saturday, September 6, 2003 from 3 pm to 7 pm (Rain date Sunday, September 7, 2003)
C-26 Resolution supporting continuation of the “Property Tax Reimbursement Program” (BC)
C-27 Payment of Accumulated Time – Retirement Jerry Palumbo in the amount of $92,140.80. (AS)
C-28 Award of Contract # 03-22 to in the amount of $ for Improvements to Marlboro Road. (CERT. # ) (AFFIRM. ACT.) (JV)
C-29 Submit application for purchase of protective equipment in the amount of $37,125.00 to The New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety for Old Bridge First Aid & Safety Squad. (AS)
C-30 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Township Clerk to sign a contract with the NJ State Chief of Police Association to administer the Sergeant’s Exam in The amount of $6,550.00. (CERT. #1169) (AFFIRM. ACT.) (TC)
C-31 Authorizing award of negotiated contract to Select Energy, Inc., to provide electric supply service to the Township of Old Bridge and for execution of agreement in the amount of “Not To Exceed” $60,000.00. (CERT. # 1171) (AFFIRM. ACT.) (NT)
C-32 Resolution authorizing application for extraordinary municipal aid for SFY 2004. (NT)
C-33 Resolution in support of the newly appointed Chief of Police Thomas H. Collow. (LP)
C-34 Award of Contract #03-19 to Sigma Communications, Inc., 6720 Parkdale Place, Indianapolis, In. 46254 in the amount of $53,500.00 ($37,862.00 & $15,638.00) for Emergency Notification System – System will allow emergency services personnel to notify and provide instructions to Old Bridge Township residents in the case of any emergency. (CERT. #1170) (AFFIRM. ACT.) (RW)
APPOINTMENT
A-1 Zoning Board of Adjustment – Alternate Member Expires 12/31/03.
REPORT
R-1 Status of the Watershed Property Review Board approval of access to Mannino Park via Perth Amboy’s property. (Report by: Administration). (RG)
R-2 Status of inquiry regarding Deep Run Parking Lot (pot holes). (Report by: Engineering/Public Works) (ET)
R-3 Status of discussion on clean up of the Browntown Shopping Center. (Report by: Administration) (RG)
R-4 Water and sludge problem on Cressida Drive in front of 5, 7, 9 & 13. (ET) (Report by: Engineering)
DISCUSSION
D-1 Cablevision (ET)
D-2 Authorizing the Finance Director to sign credit card with Sovereign Bank. (HS)
D-3 Budget Introduction and Approval. (HS)
LIQUOR LICENSES
LL-1 Renewal of Inactive Consumption License – Daniel Markow License #1209-33-018-008 (Special Ruling) (RMS)
LL-2 Person To Person & Place To Place Transfer of Consumption License #1209-33-018-008 From Daniel Markow to Crossings At Old Bridge, L.L.C. (RMS)
LL-3 Person To Person Transfer – Murphy’s Style Grill, Inc. License #1209-33-005-009 To Old New York, Inc.
LL-4 Renewal of Inactive Consumption License–English Pub, Inc. License #1209-33-027-004